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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1978

Page

14

Franklin schools seek 7 mill levy on full ballot

Franklin school board moves to place a 7 mill operating levy on November ballots amid a projected $341,049 deficit. Clerk Hollingsworth warns a year end balance of $14,408.50 could force temporary school closures without voter approval or borrowing, as state aid and property taxes fund the district.

Franklin Franklin School Board Marcellene Hollingsworth Hollingsworth Paul Hillard Sirs Hollingsworth Middleton

Madison High Band Keeps Busy With Shows and Contests

The Madison High School Marching Band under Steve Hoock stays active in summer and fall 1978. New flag corps co captains lead 16 drill team members while Robin Haines and Beth Clark top drill teams in a Fred J Miller Clinic. Majorettes Jane Forrester and Cathy West join Darlene Black as sponsor. Activities include Disney World and Hamilton parade appearances, Cartwright week study camps, and fall schedules with Honey Festival and Valley View contest. Band Council guides leadership with Anthony Brown as president and Leah Barner as vice president among others.

Robin Haines Beth Clark Fred J Miller Darlene Black Jane Forrester Cathy West Disney World Hamilton Flag Corps Cartwright Preble County Park Sight and Sounds Middletown Valley View Band Council Anthony Brown Leah Barner Anita Orem Susan Markle Pat Roose Sheila Leigeber Linda Rupe Janet Knutson Becky Selby

Woman reports stolen turtles in Cleveland

Linda L. Polachek, a clerk at the Cuyahoga Sheriff's Department, reported three of her 40 tortoises and turtles missing from her yard. She values the trio at about 450 dollars and offers a 100 dollar reward for information about Tank, an unnamed female, and Meatball, with the thieves described as very selective.

Cleveland Linda L. Polachek Ms. Polachek Cuyahoga

Hamilton man fined $200 with license suspension in city court

Hamilton man Clarence HE 61 was fined $200 and had his license suspended for one year by Municipal Court Judge J. T. Lamb yesterday for driving while intoxicated. He also served three days in jail and was referred to traffic school. Donald R. Brooks, 20, of 2105 Highland St., was fined $200 for driving under the influence of drugs and $100 for marijuana possession. Leroy Gene Dishman, 20, of 6617 Germantown Road, was fined $50 for careless driving.

Hamilton J. T. Lamb Yesterda Clarence HE Donald R. Brooks Highland St Leroy Gene Dishman Germantown Road

Stolen items from Wallace Patrick garage on Hinkle Road

Barbara Patrick reported a Thursday theft from the locked garage at 7445 Hinkle Road. Valued at about $390, items taken include an air compressor and a distributor. a door was forced open. The incident involves Butler County authorities.

Wallace Patrick Hinkle Road Barbara Patrick Butler County Occu Elceite

Tilton taps campaign chief for re election bid

County Auditor James Tilton announces Raymond K. Nardine of South D Street as campaign chairman for his November re election bid. Nardine, now retired, formerly owned the Chicago Market Co. and led its president role, coordinating fundraising and related activities.

Hamilton Raymond K. Nardine South D St James Tilton Nardine Tilton Chicago Market Co

Victim Improves After Car-Train Collision

Geneva Vaughn, 40, of 929 S Main St Franklin, was reported improved and in fair condition today at Kettering Medical Center. She sustained injuries from a car train collision that occurred Tuesday in West Carrollton.

Geneva Vaughn Main St. Franklin Kettering Medical Center West Carrollton

Homicide Squad Head Dan Cash to Step Aside in Cincinnati

Dan Cash, head of Cincinnati Police Department homicide squad since 1972, will move to administrative assistant to the Operations Bureau commander. He reflects on the job's glamor, emotional toll, long hours, and impact on family, noting his six to seven years left before retirement and concerns about placing younger officers in the high pressure role.

Cincinnati (Ap Dan Cash Cincinnati Police Department Cash

Catholic religious orders urge action for justice and simplicity

About 170000 U S Catholic priests nuns and brothers were urged by leaders to take political action against global injustice and embrace a simpler life as the first nationwide joint assembly of U S Catholic religious congregations set priorities. The effort aims to influence U S policy and multinational firms, expand the Network lobbying group, reach out to marginalized communities, educate clergy and laypeople, and reconsider investments and church property to aid the poor.

Cleveland United States U.S Alan McCoy CMSM

Sam Kling finally receives Bronze Star after decades

Sam Kling, now 64, was formally presented the Bronze Star on Thursday for actions in 1944 as a captain with the 3427th Quartermaster Truck Co. at Fos Sur Mer. Delays and misrouting kept the medal from him for 34 years until legislative help and renewed efforts by his son led to the award.

Kling Joel Kling Isa

Monroe planning board weighs new building code option

Planning commissioners discussed adopting a new code to replace the village's outdated rules but took no action. In business news, Bob and Mrs Snyder of 1000 Garver Road learned a lot split on their property would be approved if a driveway provides adequate front footage.

Monroe Bob Snyder Garver Road

Donkey and Mule Show to Run Sunday at Cam America

Oxford area event by Midstates Southwest Ohio Donkey and Mule Show Society features exhibitors from four states, judging in two classes, craft booths, and fun performances. Hours 10 am to 5 pm with 25 cent admission per person or one dollar per carload near Hueston Woods State Park.

Oxford Midstates Southwest Ohio Cam America Camden College Corner Road Hueston Woods State Park

Open house Sunday at Preble County historical farm

Gratis open house Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Preble County Historical Society farm on Swartsel Road Ohio 122 northwest of Gratis. Admission is free. Displays include collectibles from Mrs Isis Tyrell Eaton Spatterware and souvenir spoons from Mrs Joan Brubaker Eaton a doll house from Mrs Robert Bertke Lewisburg and kitchen tools from Mrs Keith Chrisman New Madison.

Gratis Preble County Isis Tyrell Eaton Joan Brubaker Robert Bertke Lewisburg Keith Chrisman New Madison

Delegates to be picked caucus in Warren County

A Warren County caucus to elect delegates to the state Democratic convention will be held Thursday at the Justice Center 550 Justice Drive just off S East Street. The caucus is open to all Democrats registered in the county.

Lebanon Warren County Justice Drive S. East Street

First American daily Pennsylvania Evening Post begins in 1785

In 1935 the Jonkers Diamond weighing 726 carats arrived in New York City from England by registered mail for 35 cents postage.

Pennsylvania Evening Post and Daily Advertiser Jonkers New York City England

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